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Item 6G 13 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE Department of Planning & Development Services STAFF REPORT September 13, 2016 CASE NO: ZA16-064 PROJECT: Specific Use Permit for Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City of Southlake is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for electric vehicle charging spaces on property described as Lot 7R, Block 3R2R, Southlake Town Square Addition, City of Southlake,Tarrant County,Texas and located at 351 State Street, Southlake,Texas on approximately 1.971 acres. Current Zoning: "DT" Non-Residential Planned Unit Development. SPIN Neighborhood #8. DETAILS: The City of Southlake is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for electric vehicle charging spaces consisting of one(1)electric vehicle charging station with dual charging ports to be installed to serve 2 dedicated parking spaces. The charging spaces will be located within the first level of the Southlake Town Square west parking garage near an electric power source.There are 189 parking spaces on the first floor and total of 860 parking spaces in the garage structure. The electric vehicle charging spaces are allowed with an approved Specific Use Permit and limited to a maximum utilization of 10% of required parking spaces. The charging station will be utilized as public electric vehicle charging spaces.The proposed charging stations have designated and signed parking spaces for electric vehicles only. The applicant has provided additional information for the electric vehicle charging spaces specific use permit regulations in the Narrative. ACTION NEEDED: 1) Conduct a Public Hearing 2) Consider Specific Use Permit Request for Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces ATTACHMENTS: (A) Background Information (B) Vicinity Map (C) Specific Use Permit Staff Review Summary#2, dated September 2, 2016 (D) Surrounding Property Owners Map (E) Surrounding Property Owners Responses (F) Resolution No. 16-043 Full Size Plans (for Commission and Council Members only) Link to PowerPoint Presentation Link to Narrative Link to Plans Page 1-2 Site Plan Page 3- 8 Electric Vehicle Charging Station Details Page 9 - 12 Site Photographs Case No. ZA16-064 STAFF CONTACT: Ken Baker (817) 748-8067 Patty Moos (817) 748-8269 Case No. ZA16-064 BACKGROUND INFORMATION APPLICANT/OWNER: City of Southlake PROPERTY SITUATION: 351 State Street LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 7R, Block 3R2R, Southlake Town Square Addition LAND USE CATEGORY: Town Center CURRENT ZONING: "DT" Downtown District TRANSPORTATION ASSESSMENT: This request does not affect traffic on or around the property. SOUTH LAKE 2030: This initiative aligns with Southlake's 2030 Mobility Master Plan as a Tier 1 recommendation. SPIN: A SPIN meeting was held on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. The SPIN report will be distributed to Council prior to the meeting on September 20, 2016. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: September 8, 2016; Approved (5-0) as presented; subject to the Staff Report dated September 2, 2016; and subject to the Specific Use Permit Review Summary No. 2 dated September 2, 2016. STAFF COMMENTS: The Specific Use Permit Review Summary No.2 is located in Attachment C of this Staff Report. Note: A specific use permit shall automatically expire if a building permit is not issued and construction begun within six (6) months of the granting of the specific use permit or if the use shall cease for a period of six (6) months. 45.20 SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SPACES 1) Electric vehicle charging equipment may only be installed when accessoryto the primary permitted use. 2) No more than 10% of the total number of required parking spaces may be designated as electric vehicle charging spaces. 3) Each charging space shall be posted with signage indicating the space is only for electric vehicle charging purposes. Days and hours of operations shall be included if time limits or tow away provisions are to be enforced by the owner. Information identifying voltage and amperage levels or safety information must be posted. 4) Design should be appropriate to the location and use. Facilities should be able to be readily identified by electric vehicle drivers but blend into the surrounding landscape/architecture for compatibility with the character and use of the site. 5) Equipment shall be located so as not to impede pedestrian travel, create trip hazards on sidewalks, or interfere with accessibility requirements. Case No. Attachment A ZA16-064 Pagel 6) Regulations for the electric vehicle charging equipment and spaces shall be established in the specific use permit. These regulations may include but are not limited to location; size of equipment; signage, including directional signage (if any); and lighting (if any). 45.5 FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED - In granting or denying an application for a specific use permit, the City Council shall take into consideration the following factors: a. Safety of the motoring public and of pedestrians using the facility and the area immediately surrounding the site. b. Safety from fire hazard, and measures for fire control. c. Protection of adjacent property from flood or water damage. d. Noise producing elements; and glare of vehicular and stationary lights and effect of such lights on established character of the neighborhood. e. Location, lighting and type of signs; and relation of signs to traffic control and adverse effect on adjacent properties. f. Street size and adequacy of pavement width for traffic and reasonably expected to be generated by the proposed use around the site and in the immediate neighborhood. g. Adequacy of parking, as determined by requirements of this chapter for off-street parking facilities for similar uses; location of ingress and egress points for parking and off-street loading spaces;and protection of the public health by all weather surfacing on all parking areas to control dust. h. Such other measures as will secure and protect the public health, safety, morals and general welfare. i.City Council may grant variances to specific regulations associated with a specific use set forth in Sections 45.To receive a variance,the applicant must demonstrate one of the following (As amended by Ordinance No. 480-MMMM): (a) A variance will reduce the impact of the project on surrounding residential properties; or (b) Compliance with this ordinance would impair the architectural design or creativity of the project;or (c) A variance is necessary to assure compatibility with surrounding developed properties; or (d) The proposed construction is an addition to an existing project that does not meet the requirements of this ordinance. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS: General Development Standards Applies Comments Overlay Regulations NA DT Regulations and Guidelines not applicable to request Building Articulation NA DT Regulations and Guidelines not applicable to request Masonry Standards NA DT Regulations and Guidelines not applicable to request Impervious Coverage NA DT Regulations and Guidelines not applicable to request Case No. Attachment A ZA16-064 Page 2 Bufferyards NA DT Regulations and Guidelines not applicable to request Interior Landscape NA DT Regulations and Guidelines not applicable to request Tree Preservation NA DT Regulations and Guidelines not applicable to request Sidewalks NA DT Regulations and Guidelines not applicable to request IISLKSV105TTHLocahCommunity DevelopmenhMEMO12016 Cases1068-SUP- Verizon Charging Station Case No. Attachment A ZA16-064 Page 3 Vicinity Map 351 State Street Lu o �o 0 0 W1000 o DIVISION ST z y� ,297 7?y� N O FEDERAL WAY 7Adb 111 S 3�1075 1125 11175 4 b?� o V v 1Q� zv =z'x o o �m7y�FRq( O�2 PARK RIDGE Of- W V °6y U PROSPECT ST 4>Qy z N � A $ MEETING ST N CIVIC PL 5 1400 ] - MAIN ST z _ F �a - ,s01 a MAIN W W -- i2as � �z F❑ _ ¢ a N U) J 1aoC ¢ 149 FOUNTAIN PL s Q z 111 11502) 50 1110 1200 1400 1492 50 -- 9510 1540 1570 1100 4560 1580 �•i x _ W E zA16-064 5 Specific Use Permit 0 200 400 800 1,200 Feet Case No. Attachment B ZA15-064 Page 1 SPECIFIC USE PERMIT REVIEW SUMMARY Case No.: ZA16-064 Review No.: Two Date of Review: 9/2/16 Project Name: Specific Use Permit— Electric Charging Stations APPLICANT: City of Southlake OWNER: City of Southlake 1400 Main Street 1400 Main Street Southlake, Texas 76092 Southlake, Texas 76092 Phone: Email: City staff has reviewed the above referenced project received by the city on 08/1/16 and we offer the following stipulations. These stipulations are hereby made conditions of Specific Use Permit approval unless specifically amended by the City Council. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact the appropriate staff member. Planning Review Patty Moos Planner I Phone: (817) 748-8269 Email:pmoos(a)ci.south Iake.tx.us Note: A specific use permit shall automatically expire if a building permit is not issued and construction begun within six(6) months of the granting of the specific use permit or if the use shall cease for a period of six (6) months. 45.20 SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SPACES 1) Electric vehicle charging equipment may only be installed when accessoryto the primary permitted use. 2) No more than 10% of the total number of required parking spaces may be designated as electric vehicle charging spaces. 3) Each charging space shall be posted with signage indicating the space is only for electric vehicle charging purposes. Days and hours of operations shall be included if time limits or tow away provisions are to be enforced by the owner. Information identifying voltage and amperage levels or safety information must be posted. 4) Design should be appropriate to the location and use. Facilities should be able to be readily identified by electric vehicle drivers but blend into the surrounding landscape/architecture for compatibility with the character and use of the site. 5) Equipment shall be located so as not to impede pedestrian travel, create trip hazards on sidewalks, or interfere with accessibility requirements. 6) Regulations for the electric vehicle charging equipment and spaces shall be established in the specific use permit. These regulations may include but are not limited to location; size of equipment; signage, including directional signage (if any); and lighting (if any). Case No. Attachment C ZA15-064 Page 1 Fire Review Kelly Clements Fire Marshal Phone: (817) 748-8233 Email:kclementsa-ci.southlake.tx.us GENERAL COMMENTS: No comments. Informational Comments: No review of proposed signs is intended with this site plan. A separate building permit is required prior to construction of any signs. Development must comply with all requirements in Zoning Ordinance No. 480, Section 43, Overlay Zones. Denotes Informational Comment Case No. Attachment C ZA15-064 Page 2 Surrounding Property Owners Electric Charging Spaces at the Southlake Town Square West Parking Garage r= nmsIMNM e' 5 � A � 'Yb � Ieyo Y �ERAL NMv � 2 TwPcl�s l Fac eL ING m 61M1IN ST 7- 112; FMIIMAIIi = E sou*urceLw 5 SPO# Owner Zoning Address Acreage Response 1. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1420 DIVISION ST 2.90 NR 2. H & C SOUTHLAKE HILTON LLC DT 1400 PLAZA PL 3.72 NR 3. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1430 DIVISION ST 2.55 NR 4. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1410 PLAZA PL 0.24 NR 5. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1420 PLAZA PL 0.40 NR 6. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1430 PLAZA PL 0.75 NR 7. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1440 PLAZA PL 0.51 NR 8. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1411 PLAZA PL 0.26 NR 9. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1446 PLAZA PL 0.22 NR 10. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1450 PLAZA PL 2.96 NR 11. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 410 GRAND AVE W 0.19 NR 12. SLTS GRAND AVENUE II LP DT 371 STATE ST 1.86 NR 13. UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE SP1 300 STATE ST 2.97 NR 14. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1431 PLAZA PL 0.23 NR 15. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 400 GRAND AVE W 0.22 NR 16. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 351 STATE ST 1.97 NR 17. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 429 GRAND AVE E 0.42 NR 18. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 399 GRAND AVE W 0.34 NR 19. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1445 PLAZA PL 0.20 NR 20. SLTS GRAND AVENUE II LP DT 1361 FEDERAL WAY 1.42 NR 21. SLTS GRAND AVENUE II LP DT 310 GRAND AVE W 0.40 NR 22. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 389 GRAND AVE W 0.01 NR 23. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 379 GRAND AVE W 0.01 NR 24. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 388 GRAND AVE E 0.01 NR 25. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 378 GRAND AVE E 0.01 NR 26. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 316 GRAND AVE W 0.25 NR 27. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 327 GRAND AVE E 0.43 NR Case No. Attachment D ZA15-064 Page 1 28. SLTS GRAND AVENUE II LP DT 301 STATE ST 0.48 NR 29. SLTS GRAND AVENUE II LP DT 250 GRAND AVE 0.56 NR 30. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1401 FEDERAL WAY 2.44 NR 31. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 1451 FEDERAL WAY 1.37 NR 32. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 251 GRAND AVE 0.60 NR 33. SLTS GRAND AVENUE LP DT 1471 FEDERAL WAY 0.58 NR 34. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1240 MAIN ST 4.08 NR 35. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1400 CIVIC PL 0.75 NR 36. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1422 MAIN ST 0.67 NR 37. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1256 MAIN ST 0.67 NR 38. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1200 MAIN ST 0.58 NR 39. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 1400 MAIN ST 0.69 NR 40. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1460 MAIN ST 0.48 NR 41. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1230 MAIN ST 0.28 NR 42. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1429 MAIN ST 0.33 NR 43. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 141 GRAND AVE 3.62 NR 44. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 181 GRAND AVE 0.39 NR 45. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 1400 FOUNTAIN PL 0.81 NR 46. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 180 STATE ST 0.42 NR 47. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1235 MAIN ST 0.34 NR 48. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 115 GRAND AVE 0.38 NR 49. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 112 STATE ST 0.38 NR 50. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 1400 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.94 NR 51. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1430 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 0.27 NR 52. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 1299 DIVISION ST 1.70 NR 53. SLTS LAND LP DT 245 N CARROLL AVE 13.48 NR 54. SOUTHLAKE, CITY OF DT 1297 DIVISION ST 1.72 NR 55. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 140 STATE ST 3.28 NR 56. TOWN SQUARE VENTURES LP DT 1200 E SOUTHLAKE BLVD 1.01 NR 57. Superintendent of Carroll ISD 58 Superintendent of Grapevine Colleyville ISD 59. Superintendent of Northwest ISD 60. Superintendent of Keller ISD Responses: F: In Favor O: Opposed To U: Undecided NR: No Response Notices Sent: Ten (10) Responses Received: In Favor:0 Opposed: 0 No Response:10 Undecided:0 Case No. Attachment D ZA15-064 Page 2 Surrounding Property Owners Responses No Responses to Date Case No. Attachment E ZA15-064 Page 1 RESOLUTION NO. 16-043 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SPACES ON COMMMERCIAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, LOCATED AT 351 STATE STREET, BEING DESCRIBED AS LOT 7R, BLOCK 3R2R, SOUTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE ADDITION AS DEPICTED ON THE APPROVED SITE EXHIBIT ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT"A"AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, a Specific Use Permit for Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces on commercial property has been requested by a person or corporation having a proprietary interest in the property zoned as "DT" Downtown District; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with the requirements of Section 45.1 (50) and 45.20 of the City's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council have given the requisite notices by publication and otherwise, and have afforded the persons interested and situated in the affected area and in the vicinity thereof; and, WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby find and determine that the granting of such Specific Use Permit is in the best interest of the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS: SECTION 1. A Specific Use Permit is hereby granted for Electric Vehicle Charging Spaces on commercial property at 351 State Street being described as Lot 7R, Block 3R2R, Resolution No. 16-043 Attachment F ZA15-064 Page 1 Southlake Town Square Addition as depicted on the approved Site Exhibit attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A" and providing an effective date, subject to the provisions contained in the comprehensive zoning ordinance and the restrictions set forth herein. SECTION 2. This resolution shall become effective on the date of approval by the City Council. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF CITY OF SOUTHLAKE By: Laura Hill, Mayor ATTEST: Lori Payne City Secretary Resolution No. 16-043 Attachment F ZA15-064 Page 2 EXHIBIT `A" Plans and Support Information Reserved for Exhibits Resolution No. 16-043 Attachment F ZA15-064 Page 3